Best Vlc Free Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 249+ vlc free apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Vlc Free Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7★ (5.8K)NoNoSep 2026
2VLC StreamerVLC StreamerFree4.5★ (415)NoYesSep 2026
3VLC RemoteVLC RemoteFree4.7★ (594)NoYesSep 2026
4MX Player - All Video PlayerMX Player - All Video PlayerFree4.4★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
5VLC PalVLC PalFree1.7★ (9)NoYesMay 2026
6V-Player - All in OneV-Player - All in OneFreeNoYesSep 2026
7MX Video Player HDMX Video Player HDFree4.5★ (30K)NoYesSep 2026
8Universal VLCUniversal VLCFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Vlc Free

3.7😐(5.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#29in Photo & Video
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Play virtually any video or audio file directly without conversion. Stream media from cloud services, network servers, or the web. Offers advanced subtitle support and playback controls.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Plays everything
  • 👍 Great for offline media
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Convenient file transfer
  • 👍 Customizable playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing UI/UX
  • 🐛 Unreliable network streaming
  • 👎 Lacks basic features
VLC Streamer#2

VLC Streamer by Hobbyist Software Limited

Stream movies from your PC
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.5😐(415 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream your entire movie collection from your PC to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad without conversion. Enjoy your favorite films anywhere in your house with easy setup and customizable controls.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth streaming
  • 💡 Useful for accessing media library
  • 👍 Great customer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High CPU usage on host computer
  • 🔒 Security concerns with open access to computer
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and subscription model
VLC Remote#3

VLC Remote by Hobbyist Software Limited

Remote Control for VLC
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(594 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Control your VLC Media Player on Mac or PC from your iPhone or iPad. Manage playback, volume, subtitles, and more, all from your couch. Offers a free version with ads and limited features, with an upgrade option for full functionality.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 💡 Ability to browse files and playlists
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 👍 Useful for watching movies from the couch

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 👎 Confusing or outdated interface
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns with required software installation
  • 👎 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for full version

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FAQ about Vlc Free

What are the best vlc free apps for iPhone?
VLC media player tops our vlc free apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 5.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
VLC media player has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ vlc free apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
VLC media player is a free and open-source application that can play virtually all video and audio files directly without requiring conversion. It also supports streaming from various cloud services, network servers, and the web, along with advanced subtitle features and playback controls.
Key features include the ability to play all media formats without conversion, file synchronization with popular cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, streaming from network servers (SMB, FTP, UPnP/DLNA), advanced subtitle support with full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, playback speed control, and Chromecast rendering.